Washington, DC, 03 March (H.S.): The United States has directed non-essential diplomats, government personnel, and their families to evacuate from Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq, and Jordan as tensions escalate in West Asia.Following a drone strike, the US embassy in Saudi Arabia shuttered operations, with the Cyprus News Agency confirming the closure Tuesday. American citizens in Jeddah, Riyadh, and Dhahran were advised to shelter in place until further notice.

Precautions Against Imminent Threats

The White House move coincides with Israel's accelerated strike plans on Iran, which has warned of targeting US bases if its nuclear facilities are hit. Kuwait's US embassy suspended all routine and emergency visa/consular services indefinitely.

Jerusalem's US mission clarified it cannot facilitate evacuations or provide direct aid, urging citizens to devise personal safety plans. Analysts deem these precautionary amid the region's gravest security deterioration—the world's premier oil hub—triggering global market volatility with surges in crude oil and gold prices.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar